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as in to investigate
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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Recent Examples of explore
There’s also the overarching question of Miami’s future in the ACC to explore.
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
With so much water to explore in the Florida Keys, there are kayak and paddleboard outfitters that allow canine companions to join the adventure.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
On Witness And Respair by Jesmyn Ward Jesmyn Ward reflects on over a decade of life and writing, exploring her upbringing in rural Mississippi, literary influences, and personal tragedies with hauntingly lyrical prose.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Rain patters through and gathers in puddles as visitors explore in silence.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
With so much water to explore in the Florida Keys, there are kayak and paddleboard outfitters that allow canine companions to join the adventure.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
On Witness And Respair by Jesmyn Ward Jesmyn Ward reflects on over a decade of life and writing, exploring her upbringing in rural Mississippi, literary influences, and personal tragedies with hauntingly lyrical prose.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Rain patters through and gathers in puddles as visitors explore in silence.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for explore
Verb
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No one was in custody, and detectives were investigating.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Prosecutors investigated allegations that both her 2011 and 2016 campaigns had received undisclosed funds from the Brazilian company Odebrecht.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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Deputies searched the beach and found blood, two pairs of shoes, a Glock handgun and shell casings, according to an arrest affidavit police provided to the Daily News.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Navigate the map to a specific address or intersection by searching for it in the search box at the bottom of the map.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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Like last year, there was a long list of criteria the PWHL examined when deciding where to expand this season, including market size, fan support, infrastructure and what kind of economic opportunity exists in the market, among other factors.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The Moroccan navy released video Wednesday showing military divers examining caves, aircraft scanning the ocean surface and teams of uniformed personnel and canine crews combing the rocky shoreline.—
Akram Oubachir,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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